Baltimore and Cleveland Lead National League Fight for Top Spot
Baltimore and Cleveland remain the leaders in the National League with a six point gap over the field. Cleveland beat Philadelphia in a tight game while Baltimore shut out Cincinnati to stay in the chase. Wilkes-Barre beat Providence and Rochester took two from Toronto in repeated scorelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Scranton
Springfield
Providence
Wilkes-Barre
Rochester
Toronto
Eastern League Standings and This Week's Games
Springfield leads the standings as Wilkes-Barre holds third and Scranton falls further from Buffalo. Results show every alternate club winning with no change in positions. Today’s Eastern League schedule features Beranton at Buffalo, Wilkes-Barre at Rochester, Providence at Syracuse, Springfield at Toronto.
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Lpringfield
Scranton
Wilkes-Barres
Scrantons
Buffalo
Springfield
Greist Woort Er
Providence
Wilkes
Beranton
Wilkes-Barre
Rochester
Syracuse
Toronto
Sarantom
Springfield Beats Beranton In Slugged Finish
Springfield defeated Beranton 3 to 4 in a tense late finish as Springfield pitcher Johnson was wild, walking ten. Scranton benefited from a disputed play, and McDonald doubled Miller, with Ward scoring after a tag decision. Umpires Smith and Gruber called the game after 2.2 innings with unfamiliar officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Beranton
Johnson
Smith
Scranton
McDoonald
Meaney
Miller
Second Ward
Rita E. Shannon
Jon Cle Ians
Lyngh
Gilbert
Leahy
ScheMer
Sorkiges
F Gi Wy McDonald
Sweeney
Bak
Stearn
PERN
Nevisee
Nefield
Ringfield
Bret
Callahan
McDonald
Gunagon
Butler
Stearns
Hitler
Shannon
Jones
Ward
Rudderham Surrenders Game to Erratic Pitching
Rudderham squad faltered as inconsistent pitching allowed multiple early runs leading to a decisive loss. The team struggled to stabilize the game, giving up hits and walks that extended the opponents’ lead.
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Rudderham
Two Exciting Games by the Toronto Club in Rochester
Rochester and Toronto played two brilliant snappy games on August 27. Both were pitchers battles with fielding sharpness. Rochester won in the last inning in each game as Harper and Berger starred for Rochester while Gray and Nesacarean contributed strong hits.
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Toronto
Rochester
Sameaes Ee . Cosco
Harper
Berger
Gray
Rochester Sone
Buffalo Beats SByracure for Third Straight
Buffalo secured a third consecutive win by defeating SByracure today in a contest marked by aggressive play. Buffato contributed key moments while Delaney and Hite sustained the attack, shaping the advantage.
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Delaney
Buffato
Buffalo
Hitting and pitching shine in Buffalo win
Wadsworth dominates on the mound with nine strikeouts as Buffalo bats explode in a tight game. The error plagued Moosseurs struggle while Syracuse posts a meager offensive night. Dowse Delaney and Rafter contribute key plays as the visiting team takes the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Buffalo
Moosseurs
Syracuse
Hatteries
Wadsworth and Dowse
Delaney and Rafter
National League standings tighten as contenders clash
Baltimore dominates Cincinnati as Cleveland and Pittsburgh win. Brooklyn passes Philadelphia for fifth while Boston and Baltimore near century games. Washington and New York split results. Chicago and Louisville show uneven form in a crowded National League race.
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Boston
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Hoston
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Spiders
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Washington
Anderson
Mettuire
Huteningen
Kittridge
Seconl
Abeta Ove
Corbett
McGuire
Dolan
Donahue
Keefe
New York— Rr
New York
Louteville
Meekin and Wilson
Inks and
Warner
Jeyne
Sae
Cronin
Burrelly Kissinger
Rhreat
Pelta
Otten
Uimpire
Murray
R. Ble
Emshie
H.E
Hatter
es—MacMahon
Roblinson
Dwyer
Vaughn
O' Day
Burnham
Pitsburg
Hutteres
Stvetts
Gungel
Hart
Merritt
Mc Donald
Fanny Blair Wins Three Straight in 2 50 Class at Driving Park
Postponed races resumed at the Driving Park under muddy conditions with about 200 spectators. Fanny Blair won all three heats in the 2.50 class, Bessie Madison second, Alma third, amid a field of nine horses. Nellie B led Keely in the 2.90 class finale after a tight five heat contest, Nellie B prevailing in the end while Keely broke twice. Morgan Thaller and Gold Seeker retired from the 2.90 heats as conditions remained heavy and slippery.
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Nellie B
Keely
Bessie Madison
W. C. Norton
Fanny Blair
G. m
Shelly
Alma
Fannie Blair
Bo m
G. M. Shelly
Mamie K
Dr. J. W. Houser
Rosie Madison
B. m
Reef
FL Mellins
John la
J. A. Frits
Bom
Frank Hamms
Marshland
B H
George Smith
Heko C
HH. Howard
M. Wilkes
B! m
George Bherwood
Panny Blair
Hessle Madison
AGIOS
Bob Lee
Rody S
Gold Seeker
Morgan Thaller
Rh. G
F. C. Hoggard
Frank Hannis
B. H
Nellie H
T. A. Patterson
Star Dudley
J. A. Hull
Gov
Beaver
Cummings
Fred C
George Dunn
Nellie DB
Ace
Nellie
Nelle Bb
Gov. Beaver
S&s
Bauer
Sneranton Bella
New York
Cephas
Fleetwood
Quechy
Caprice
Larable
Benton Wilkes
Alex
Cat
Fred
Bennene
Katie Greenlander
Seeeneeeen Ietchen
Gem D
Nance
United States Bond
Mr. M. Bh
Din
Pickaninny
Eelaga
Cephus Tore
Diretchen
Castle
Ang
Lancaster Row Names R H E Lancaster and Smith Bakely
Fragmentary OCR lists names Lancaster R H E and Smith Bakely amid numbers and codes. details of event or context are unclear from the readable text.
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Lancaster
R. HE
Reading
Smith
Bakely Aie
Baseball News From Around The Circuits
The Baltimores won fourteen games in Siknession. St Louis signs first baseman McFadden. Smink leaves New Castle to join Lancaster after a fined incident with a Jamestown street car conductor. Syracuse reports talks with Pittsburg for Short Stop Morte Cross. Provisional dates set for Steinert cup matches Sept 17 19 in this city and Sept 20 22 in Providence. Amateur notes include Dodgers Old Forge Browns challenge and Green Ridge Senators vs Actives in Providence with Kurtz pitching.
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Baltimores
Siknession
St. Louis
McFadden
Smink
New Castle
Lancaster
Jamestown
Syracuse
N. Y
Kuntasch
Pittsburg
Stoke
Louisville
Cincinnati Post
Burns
Murray
Providence
Springfield
Springfield Union
Dodgers
Old Forge
Browns
South Side
Joe Hayes
Green Ridge Senators
Olyphant Browne
Tribune
James Campbell
Actives
Kurtz
Wetntty
Beranton
Dunmore
Accranton
Quaker City Wheelmen Meet Attracts Top East Riders
The Quaker City Wheelmen host Aug 21 meet drawing top A men from the East. Springfield Bicycle Club has signed Jacquelin and Prette for next month. Windle resumes track work with Berle Boston to obtain pacemaking equipment. Three world records fall at the Denver state meeting with Dalsell Collins and Hughes setting marks.
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Quaker City
Springfield Bicycle Clu
Jaccquelin
Prette
Hodge
Venona
Lacon
Imilon
Neather Shafer
Laprairie
Cine
Gardner
Cooper
Ald
Willie Windle
Windle
Berle
Boston
League of American Wheelmen
Denver
Cal
P. KR. Dalsell
C. C. Collins
Eeschasepionento Moedal
BH. Hughes
F. Cy Bald
Gardiner
A. D. Cabanne
Cc. Mary
Ou Zeigier
F. Jenny
Dr. Brown
L. Lou
Montefeat
Poin Lahan
A. Alli Seiad
Bair Addie
English Bantam Mike Small Arrives for bout with Connors
Mike Small the English bantamweight, slated to fight John ny Connors of Springfield TL, arrives next week. The piece notes Peter Jackson near wreck from dissipation and cites David St John as able to whip him after a Glasgow bout. Also mentioned: Sammy Kelly to meet Billy Pummer in a Bayonne NJ club bout. Joe Early promises a good purse. Arthur Valentine and Jack McAuliffe may schedule an international fight soon.
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Mike Small
Johnny Connors
Springfield
Peter Jackson
Glasgow
David St. John
St. John
Sammy Kelly
Staten Island
Billy Pummer
Bayonne
N. J
Joe Early
Arthur Valentine
Jack McAuliffe
Valentine
London
Whi Avich Jen
Charley Johnson
Jim Perry
Harry Overton
Jim Byrne
Iron Man
Alf Suffolk
Joe Wilson
Barney Hyame
Morris Phillips
Cambridge cricket team sails to America for Fleetville races
The Cambridge cricket team is en route to America and is expected to arrive in New York Friday evening. Captain Frank Mitchell leads a squad including Norman F. Cruce, R. A. Studd, W. W. Hemingway, and others with nine Cambridge players having varsity match experience. The opening Labor Day game will be at Staten Island, with New York’s squad featuring Howard McNutt and J. Adam among fourteen players ready for action.
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Cambridge
America
New York
Frank Mitchell
Norman F. Cruce
R. A. Studd
W. W. Lowe
W. McG. Hemmingway
C. E. M. Wilson
H. H. Marriott
W. Mortimer
J. J. Robinson
W. T. Hill
H. A. Arkwright
F. A. Phillips
J. C. Hartley
Lohmann
Staten Island
M. R. Cobb
F. FP. Kelly
Tyers
New Jersey Athletic Club
F. J. Prendergast
Brooklyn
J. Rose
J. Mart
Manhattan
C. Byers
New Jersey
J. L. Pool
J. Adam
Attorney General Endorses Fire on Corbett Fight Crowd
In Austin on August 27 Attorney General Crane issued an opinion on the Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize fight case. He states prizefighters and referees form an unlawful assemblage and state laws allow disbandment by posse or sheriff. If needed, homicide is justifiable to suppress riot and unlawful gatherings and shooting may be authorized to disperse the crowd.
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Austin
Tex
Crane
Sheriff Caball
Dallas County
Dark Clouds and Joyful Turns in War and Sport
An editorial style poem recalls life’s shifts from gloom to happiness as the home team gains a moment of triumph. It contrasts sorrow and hope, then presents an interview between a General and Captain about wartime decisions and the moral tension of commanding troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plainmenter
Non Campos
Capitano Hecler
Capstano
West Side Notes Highlight Burglaries and Festivities
West Scranton street hotel burglary nets about 200 dollars in cigars and liquor despite a front window screen removal. A check for 100 dollars left behind. Suspected gang linked to other attempts on Patrick Cadden’s home and a boarding house. Miss Edith Evans celebrated a pre birthday surprise at Washburn street home with friends. Community news covers Traction tracks, funerals, new walks, sales, and local visits.
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P. F. McDonough
Scranton Street
Miss Evans
Patrick Cadden
Washburn Street
Edith Evans
Jessie K. Owen
Winnie Stevans
Margaret Powell
Annie Matthias
Annie James
Mame Jones
Harriet Brock
Rose Luxemberger
Lottie Ace
Ida ‘Ace
Jonnie Lux
Kinsley
Scranton Traction Company
Tribune
West Siders
Kingsley
Lackawanna Hill
North Main Avenue
Traction Company
Henry Williams
Filmore Avenue
Thomas Hughes
Rebecca Avenue
Luzerne Street
Thomas Price
Lafayette
Thomas Richards
David Richards
L. P. Williams
Rhoda Jenkins
New York City
Elizabeth
Sarah Jones
Twenty-third Street
John James
Carbondale
Reynolds
Calle
Thomas KB. Davis
Freeland
David Davis
Merrifield Street
Helen Orr
Pittston
Sarah Morris
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Haydn Evans
Scranton
West Side
Central Mine
William Bell
Chicago
Bell
Armour and Company
R. H. Bell
Evans
Will Hughes
John Hughes
Emma Young
Belvidere
William Zohe
South Bromley Avenue
Samuel Davin
Lake Winola
Patrick Shearna
van Buren Avenue
Boston
Edward Jones
Atlantic City
Aimon Thomas
Fourth Ward
Clerk Hatton
Hyderk Avenue
Swetland Streets
Sim Davin
James Ord
Commonwealth shoe store offers latest styles and low prices
An advertisement recalls fashion items at Commonwealth shoe store on Washington Avenue. The copy references childhood illness and a product named Casteria, noting affectionate brand usage from baby to adult in a breezy promotional tone.
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Commonwealth Shoe Store
Washington Avenue
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Wilkes-Harre Hore
Halle
McMahon
Eoeeene
Keenan
H. A. E Lyons
Brusett
Knight
Oon Ra
Coney
Meoat Earle
Byitcher
Murrey
Egan
National League
The
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Sporting, Bolingbroke
Fleetville
Ufe
Waithis
Gall
Arthur Chapman
Cuba
Luce Bros
Main Ave
Price ST
the Tribune
Emerton Owen
Mr. Kinsley
Ged Pittston Brove Company
New York State
Margaret Reynolds
Lizzie Reynolds
Andrew Robertson
North Meteors Avenue
Shamo
Mollie Slants
Clark
West Side Onsizemirectory
W. L. Breenback
West Side Bank
Glazsers
John H. Reynoli
Fairchild
Revere
F. W. Mason & Co
South Main Avenue
Nee Foote
Bloeze
King
Fred Reynolds
Willam D. Griffiths
Dixon
Griffin
Howton
George Dixon
Borton
Johnny Urittin
Braintree
Mass
Suffolk Athletic Club
Casteria
Mims
Caildren
Hotel Vendome
Broaew
Loneeet
Esiuing
Seeteee
Ahopping
Kenda Central
Et Sho Louis L
Pennsylvania
Lake Ariel
Tbs
Tess Seul
National Association of Amateur
Pavemen
Jake Ariel
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Ifm
Penn
Madea
Man
Ibads
Nhisa Porte Tanie
Bringtrina
Tasist
Royal Medicine CO
River $1
Ill
Matthews Bres
Draggis Gerastes
Pompeii
Laurel Hill Park
Pain
Mt. Vesuqvins
Bok Sea
Aylesworth
Wyoming Ave
Smee
Oeros
Rederal
Paul
Urischt
Spruge Street
Gilhool's. “Carriage ‘Works
John Hamlin
Ted
West Lackawanny Ave. Bridge
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